Back black in Las Vegas

A week of preparation state-side has the All Blacks Sevens team ready to fire at this weekend’s Las Vegas Sevens.

All Blacks Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw has named his team, which includes two injuryenforced changes to the side that lifted the trophy in Sydney. Andrew Knewstubb and Amanaki Nicole are replaced by Akuila Rokolisoa and Trael Joass.

The All Blacks Sevens will go up against Samoa, Canada and Spain in the first two days of pool play.